2012 Honda Civic Brake Pad Replacement

Brake Pad Replacement is one of the most common repairs for 2012 Honda Civic. This repair involves replacing the damaged brakes component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

What You'll Need

• Replacement brakes part (OEM or aftermarket)
• Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
• Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
• Adhesive strips or glue
• Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Open the front passenger side door.

Step 2:

Open the glove compartment box.

Make sure the glove compartment is empty.

Step 3:

Find the black pin on the side of the glove compartment and push it in with a spudger.

The glove compartment will fall onto floor of the car.

Step 4:

Push the sides of the cabin air filter cover to reveal the filter.

Step 5:

Remove the cabin air filter.

Step 6:

Replace with new air cabin filter.

Step 7:

Put the air filter cover back on.

Step 8:

Push the glove compartment back into place.

Step 9:

Close the door.

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your 2012 Honda Civic instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5795 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2012 Honda Civic generates 5800 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!